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[Ask Monash University]

Hi Nathan,
 
The 60% average normally required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science is an average across all subjects. Therefore, if you are interested in this course it is recommended that you provide further documentation for faculty to consider you for admission. Only certified hard copy documents (e.g. university transcripts) can be considered for a full offer. Screen shots cannot be considered for a full (unconditional) offer. More information on submitting documents to Monash is available on the Science Mid-Year Entry website: http://www.monash.edu/science/future-students/undergraduate-study-options/mid-year-entry

HiMonash

I applied for 1st year Mid sem Science and I know it says 60% average for entrance consideration. I got a PASS grade for one of my classes at a different institution but 2 Distinctions and a credit. I'm feeling so down I thought because I wanted to make it into this course. Should I still continue to provide my documentation to Monash Connect ? honestly speaking,  they probably won't even look at my application now that I haven't met the requirements right? and that there will be many more kids who have HDs and that will accepted. So sad

Btw about academic transcripts , Do we have to buy them from the uni ? Can we just screen shot the results from online?

Thanks guys
Nathan

[Ask Monash University]

Hello jess12,
 
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. As you have already submitted an application, it is recommended that you contact the managing faculty directly for an update on the status of your existing application. You can contact the Monash Business School at the Caulfield campus directly via email: [email protected] or via phone: (03) 9903 1400.
 

Hi Monash,

I have applied to transfer from my current university to Monash for undergraduate Business degree commencing semester 2.
I am still awaiting a response as to whether my application was successful or not.
Do you know when offers are sent for semester 2 intake?

Thank you!

[geminii]

Thanks for replying to my question, Monash!

I also have three more:

If I were to do a double degree of Engineering/Biomedicine, could I receive the Honours for Biomed rather than Engineering? It seems on your website you've only given the option of 'Engineering (Honours) and Biomedicine'. What about 'Engineering and Biomedicine (Honours)'?

Also, can I do a double degree in Engineering & Biomedicine where the Engineering Speciality is Aerospace Engineering? I was looking at your website and I saw this (picture attached - it also shows what I meant in my first question) where there were multiple options, but no mention of Aerospace as a possibility of being in a double degree with Biomed. It would be awesome if you could clear this up!

My third question is, if I wanted to do both a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics), how would that work? Could I do a double degree of Engineering (Aerospace)/Engineering (Mechatronics) or is this not possible?

Thanks heaps
-geminii

Bump!

[shezz.iazz]

Hi,

On the Monash Uni website for the course Undergraduate Medicine, Mathematical Methods is not a pre requisite. However, does doing mathematical methods have any effect on your chances of getting into medicine?. As I have seen whoever has gotten into medicine at Monash has done mathematical methods. I have also asked Monash Uni representatives at career expos and they have replied with saying Mathematical methods has absolutely no effect on your chances for medicine. I was wondering if you could maybe elaborate more on this or maybe let me know if you do know some people who have gotten into undergraduate medicine at Monash without doing Mathematical methods, I am not asking for their contacts or names but just a rough number of people who have gotten into the course without mathematical methods.

Thank you.

[nhmn0301]

Hello,

I have applied for Graduate Medicine at Monash as an international student who doesn't complete my undergraduate degree at Monash. I would like to ask whether Monash uses wGPA or WAM to give out interview offer? And roughly when the interview offer will come out?

Thank you very much

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Iyoko,

The Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) adjusts your aggregate score, which in turn adjusts your ATAR. This SEAS-adjusted ATAR will be used during the selection process and be used against the Clearly-in ATAR for that intake, not the lower Monash Guarantee ATAR. You can read more about SEAS at https://www.study.monash/how-to-apply/entry-schemes/special-entry-access-scheme.
 
However, if you attend a Monash listed under-represented school, you will be eligible to apply for entry under the Monash Guarantee. This means that if you successfully complete year 12 and achieve an ATAR of 88, satisfy the course prerequisites (English, higher level mathematics and one of either biology of physics at Year 12 level) for the Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours), you will be eligible for a place in the course.
 
Please note, you must submit a Special Entry Access Scheme application through VTAC with your course application to be considered. For further information, please visit: https://www.study.monash/how-to-apply/entry-schemes/the-monash-guarantee and download the Monash Guarantee and SEAS brochure.
Apologies for the delay in coming back to you - hope this latest piece of the puzzle helps a little more. 

Hi Monash,

Thanks for replying! Can I also ask, how much weight is for example the SEAS program towards the ranking? For example 'under-representative school'?

Thank-you!

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Shaylale,
 
The Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours) is a high-profile course designed for talented students who expect to pursue a career in biomedical research. It is an advanced version of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, providing students with outstanding opportunities to develop research, communication and teamwork skills during their undergraduate studies.
 
Furthermore, Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours) students will be given the opportunity to complete an Action in biochemistry, developmental biology, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology or physiology Research Project in third year. This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to work with an academic supervisor and complete a research project in their chosen area of study.
 
In comparison to the 3 year Bachelor of Biomedical Science + 1 year Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), the 4 year Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours guarantees students entry into the honours year as long as a distinction average (70 percent) across 48 points in each calendar year is maintained.
 
On the other hand, students applying for the single honours year after completion of the equivalent bachelor degree will need to be ranked and assessed for admission based on academic merit achieved in prior studies, thus, achieving a distinction average in prior studies is only a hurdle requirement to apply for the single honours degree. Hope this helps.

Hi Monash,

I wanted to know if there were any benefits to doing the Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours) instead of doing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and an Honours year separately either at Monash or Melbourne Uni. Are there more opportunities to contribute to research, for example, as opposed to the normal Biomed degree?

Thank you.

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Kiki,
The Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts double degree is a specialist degree where students are able to satisfy the minimum course requirements in as little as 4 years full time. As such, units outside of the Faculty of Education or the Faculty of Arts will not be possible. You can view the course progression map at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/maps/map-d3002.pdf.
However, if you would like to study the ‘CDS2531 – Illustration for animation’ unit, you will may be able to do so through single unit enrolment. Note, this unit also has prerequisites which need to be fulfilled. We would encourage you to consult with the course coordinator of this unit for options.

Hi Monash,
I want to do a double degree in teaching and arts but I want to take electives from fine arts. Is that possible? I'm really interested doing CDS2531 (Illustration for animation).

Thank you for your time!

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Hydroxyl,
 
Biomedical science combines the fields of biology and medicine in order to focus on the health of humans. A biomedical sciences degree opens up career opportunities in biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, research centres, product development and technology. As a graduate, you may find work in the hospital and medical sector, including medical diagnostic laboratories; secondary and tertiary teaching; media and communications; and the government sector in such areas as health promotion and health economics.
 
In regards to studying medicine at Monash, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science is the recommended pathway into the graduate-entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Monash University. This course has a total of 75 places available to domestic students, with at least 50 of these only reserved to Monash Bachelor of Biomedical Science students only.
 
Although the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) from Monash University is an acceptable degree for admission into one of the remaining 25 places in medicine at Monash, students who study the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy at Monash would generally want to become a pharmacist, or would like a career in community pharmacy, government, hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, public health, regulatory bodies, and research and clinical trials.
 
Lastly, we had redesigned the curriculum of the graduate-entry medicine course a few years back and determined that students who have completed the Monash Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) would have the solid biomedical science background we needed to succeed in Year A of the graduate-entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine course. As such, we have considered the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at Monash University to be an acceptable pathway into the graduate-entry medicine course.
Hope this helps!

Hi Monash!
What are the benefits of doing Biomedical Science as a pathway to Medicine, and if one can not enter through Postgrad, what other options and employment options are there?

Also, what are the benefits of doing Pharmacy as a pathway to Medicine?

Thank You

[Ask Monash University]

Hi geminii,
 
Firstly, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University is a double specialist degree where the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has its Honours year embedded into the course. If you would like to obtain an Honours qualification for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you will need to study a separate honours year where you will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your specialist field, and work closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling.
 
Secondly, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science double degree will not offer Aerospace engineering as an available engineering specialisation. Aerospace engineering is available in a double degree with the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Specialist, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or the Bachelor of Science. This table shows double degree combinations and the engineering fields they're available with.
 
Lastly, you will only be able to select one engineering specialisation within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). However, students completing a single degree may choose further engineering units as electives (shown in Part E of the 2017 Handbook), or one of the engineering-approved minors from other faculties.
 
I hope this helps

Thanks for replying to my question, Monash!

I also have three more:

If I were to do a double degree of Engineering/Biomedicine, could I receive the Honours for Biomed rather than Engineering? It seems on your website you've only given the option of 'Engineering (Honours) and Biomedicine'. What about 'Engineering and Biomedicine (Honours)'?

Also, can I do a double degree in Engineering & Biomedicine where the Engineering Speciality is Aerospace Engineering? I was looking at your website and I saw this (picture attached - it also shows what I meant in my first question) where there were multiple options, but no mention of Aerospace as a possibility of being in a double degree with Biomed. It would be awesome if you could clear this up!

My third question is, if I wanted to do both a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics), how would that work? Could I do a double degree of Engineering (Aerospace)/Engineering (Mechatronics) or is this not possible?

Thanks heaps
-geminii

[lyoko]

Hi Iyoko,

The Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) adjusts your aggregate score, which in turn adjusts your ATAR. This SEAS-adjusted ATAR will be used during the selection process and be used against the Clearly-in ATAR for that intake, not the lower Monash Guarantee ATAR. You can read more about SEAS at https://www.study.monash/how-to-apply/entry-schemes/special-entry-access-scheme.
 
However, if you attend a Monash listed under-represented school, you will be eligible to apply for entry under the Monash Guarantee. This means that if you successfully complete year 12 and achieve an ATAR of 88, satisfy the course prerequisites (English, higher level mathematics and one of either biology of physics at Year 12 level) for the Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours), you will be eligible for a place in the course.
 
Please note, you must submit a Special Entry Access Scheme application through VTAC with your course application to be considered. For further information, please visit: https://www.study.monash/how-to-apply/entry-schemes/the-monash-guarantee and download the Monash Guarantee and SEAS brochure.
Apologies for the delay in coming back to you - hope this latest piece of the puzzle helps a little more. 

Thank-you!

[Maya24]

What careers can a degree in pharmaceutical science lead you too and how is the job market?

[sweetiepi]

What careers can a degree in pharmaceutical science lead you too and how is the job market?

Hey! Whilst I'm not 100% sure about the job market (I mean there's 100s (if not more) of companies that need pharmaceutical scientists/researchers), however some of the careers that you could do with the PharmSci degree are:
- Analytical/forensic chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Cell biologist
- Clinical trial researcher
- Comestic chemist
- Drug analyst
- Formulation chemist
- Industry consultant
- Medicinal chemist
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Validation chemist
(Some of these may require some further training, but these are only a few of many possible careers)

You could also work for private companies (L'Oreal, GlaxoSmithKline, Dulux), research labs (such as the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences), not-for-profits (such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute), and the government (such as CSRIO, or the department of health).

Hope this helps!

EDIT: Typos

[Maya24]

Hey! Whilst I'm not 100% sure about the job market (I mean there's 100s (if not more) of companies that need pharmaceutical scientists/researchers), however some of the careers that you could do with the PharmSci degree are:
- Analytical/forensic chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Cell biologist
- Clinical trial researcher
- Comestic chemist
- Drug analyst
- Formulation chemist
- Industry consultant
- Medicinal chemist
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Validation chemist
(Some of these may require some further training, but these are only a few of many possible careers)

You could also work for private companies (L'Oreal, GlaxoSmithKline, Dulux), research labs (such as the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences), not-for-profits (such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute), and the government (such as CSRIO, or the department of health).

Hope this helps!

EDIT: Typos

Thank you so much

[kiki.]

Hi Monash! I want to do a double degree with teaching and arts. Is it true I can turn my four electives into a minor? Also, how much is the language diploma and what does it mean when we study it 'co-currently'? So is it overload?